Somebody fill my emptiness. The day I was rejected from art school, everything that was "special" about me died. That's why I have no choice. Since I'm back to being "ordinary," I'll go to the job my mom decided on, while wearing the clothes she picked for me, so that I can find what my mom calls "happiness" alongside somebody she can boast about, trapped in a never-ending cycle of "what if?" and "too bad" all the while.
The Essence of Being a Muse It is also Known as: ミューズの真髄, Myuuzu no Shinzui
Genres: Drama , Seinen , Psychological , Slice of Life , The Arts
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Top 5 Manga Like The Essence of Being a Muse (Muse no Shinzui) [2024 List]
- 5. Carole & Tuesday
- 4. Ani no Yujin
- 3. Adana wo Kure
- 2. Colorless Girl
- 1. Butai ni Sake!
5. Carole & Tuesday
Fifty years have passed since mankind began migrating to the new frontier: Mars. It's an age where most culture is produced by AI, and people are content to be passive consumers.
There's a girl. Scrapping a living in the metropolis of Alba City, she's working part time while trying to become a musician. She's always felt like something is missing. Her name is Carole.
There's a girl. Born to a wealthy family in the provincial town of Herschel City, she dreams of becoming a musician, but nobody around her understands. She feels like the loneliest person in the world. Her name is Tuesday.
A chance meeting brings them together. They want to sing. They want to make music. Together, they feel like they just might have a chance. The two of them may only create a tiny wave. But that wave will eventually grow into something larger...
Carole & Tuesday has finished publishing and it has 16 Chapters. It is also Known as: キャロル＆チューズデイ, Carole & Tuesday
4. Ani no Yujin
Kei's older brother just recently passed away, leaving Kei with a large inheritance. When his mother relinquishes his brother's tablet to him, Kei is surprised to find pictures of his brother and his friend and former schoolmate, Akinari being intimate with each other ー in a relationship. Kei reminiscences his memories of the two: his admiration for both his brother and Akinari, in two different contexts. Kei decides to visit Akinari to confront him. Reunited, Kei realizes that his feelings for Akinari are more than just childish admiration. But Kei also realizes that his brother's ghost will always continue to linger in everything around him.
My Brother's Friend has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: 兄の友人, My Older Brother's Best Friend
3. Adana wo Kure
Amou Takahito is just a name to everybody. The name represents a mysterious mangaka that may be a woman, or maybe not? José, on the other hand, has a face anybody would recognize. He and his bright smile are plastered across every magazine page, and everybody swoons. The two almost opposites live together and somehow manage to balance Amou's quiet and prickly personality and José's brightness and loud volume under one roof. What comes of a relationship between an anonymous artist craving zero love and a famous model with enough affection for two?
Give Me a Nickname. has finished publishing and it has 6 Chapters. It is also Known as: 渾名をくれ, Adana o Kure, Give Me a Nickname
2. Colorless Girl
Aoi, the main character of our story, has just enrolled at the art college of her dreams. She alway looks cute, is pure perfect, and is loved by everyone around her. But Aoi, nicknamed “The Girl” by her friends, hold onto a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know. Underneath her makeup and clothing, she hides the secret that she is actually a cross-dressing man. Afraid of what others may think him. Aoi finds himself staring into the mirror confessing his true feelings, “I'm not okay.”. This manga is for people who suffer from issues with self-confidence. Follow a heart-touching story and watch Aoi overcome his struggles with his sexuality, the looks of disapproval of those around him, and his relationships with his family and friends.
Colorless Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: カラーレスガール, Karaaresu Gaaru, Colorless Girl (Honami SHIRONO)
1. Butai ni Sake!
Oniwa Asahi is just starting his high-school life, and he has decided it is time to turn over a new leaf and learn how to make friends and get to know those around him. How does someone who is terrible at interacting with other people go about doing that, though? Turns out, it's as easy as joining the Theatre Club and its quirky cast of characters, including the captain Imari, who seems to have his own issues opening up to others.
Butai ni Sake! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 舞台に咲け!, Bloom Onstage!
